The Jefferson Parish Public School System's Early Childhood Collaborative team is seeking (i) a PreK Instructor/Coach; and, (ii) an Infant/Toddler Instructor/Coach for its new blended CDA program. The CDA program is for early child care educators to earn the Early Childhood Ancillary Certificate.

The applicants selected as Instructor/Coaches are to be experienced, positive, energizing and motivating persons and are expected to assist our CDA candidates to remain engaged throughout the learning process.

Instructors will be required to use parallel processes with candidates; that is, use effective instructor-student interactions (develop relationships, ask open-ended questions, query the candidate's thinking) similar to the effective teacher-child interactions within CLASS. The instructors will also serve as coaches providing job-embedded supports to help the candidates to implement the new knowledge and skills within their own classrooms.

***The CDA Instructor Coach position is a contract position. This position is not a direct employee of the Jefferson Parish Public School System (JPPSS) and, accordingly, no benefits. ***

Offer a unique educational opportunity for early childhood educators to earn an Ancillary Certificate, blending web-based instruction with face-to- face instruction, supported by job-embedded coaching and field-based experiences. Ensure that participants attain their CDA credentials from the Council for Professional Recognition and Ancillary Certificate within 6 months of completion of coursework.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with at least six (6) courses in early childhood education, or Master's degree in any field related to children with at least six (6) courses in early childhood education; Infant/Toddler education/training also preferred

At least one year of early childhood administrative and/or coaching experience

At least 5+ years professional experience in the field of education

At least 3 years of classroom teaching experience in infant, toddler, or preschool classrooms preferred

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, in a number of forums

Experience providing professional development and support to early child care educators

Ability to multi-task, work independently, efficiently organize and communicate effectively with early child care educators

Teach a minimum of 11 interactive, face-to- face sessions, with candidates, once a month, on Saturdays, August through May, using parallel processes with candidates, that is, use effective instructor-student interactions (i.e., develop relationships, ask open-ended questions, query the candidate's thinking) similar to the effective teacher-child interactions within CLASS

Provide individualized, job embedded coaching to support the CDA candidate to implement the new knowledge and skills within their own classrooms

Complete 2 CLASS observations (1 in the fall and 1 in the spring) and 3 mini CLASS observations on each CDA candidate (up to 22 candidates) and provide feedback of CLASS scores to each candidate

Assign videos each month and participate in reflective discussions with candidates through myTeaching Partner and monitor each candidates growth in their ability to identify and describe effective and less effective teacher-child interactions

Support CDA candidates to develop and refine their CDA portfolios by regularly reviewing and providing written feedback to each candidate quarterly or more often if needed

Review and provide monthly written feedback on each CDA candidate's module assignments

If I'm interested but want more information, where can I go? Call or visit the early childhood program you are interested in your child attending, or call the Jefferson Early Childhood Collaborative Office at 504-349-7696 or email echh@jppss.k12.la.us, Contact Us